
“Everyone has a view to share and deserves to be heard.”
Rachel Waldren
About
More than three decades of experience in the public, private and professional services sectors make Rachel a leader in risk management and compliance.
She has held senior roles in the banking sector with responsibility for global and domestic financial crimes, operational risk and compliance. Having worked in a highly regulated environment and as a regulator gives
Rachel a unique perspective to client engagements. She is known for her strong leadership and ability to simplify and communicate complex issues, as well as her calm demeanour, objectivity and authority.
Rachel has been engaged by organisations of all sizes across the financial services and corporate sectors. She works with clients to develop tailored, sustainable solutions to risk management that are practical for implementation and compliance.
She has been appointed as a financial crime expert in class actions, Royal Commissions and as an AML/CTF Independent Auditor by AUSTRAC.
Expertise
- Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)
- Economic and Trade Sanctions
- Regulatory Compliance Oversight and Assurance
- Regulatory Strategy and Engagement
- Risk Management
- Education and Training
- AML/CTF Expert Witness
Education and accreditations
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Exec)
- Fellow of the International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism International
- University of Melbourne – Executive Risk Management
- Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering